Ark UK Programmes

Also known as: Ark Schools, Assembly, Mathematics Mastery

Ark UK Programmes has the principal objective of advancing the education of the public. It acts as a 'seed-bed' for creating and testing new Ark programmes and supporting other ventures to launch and scale.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£6,240,000

Latest Expenditure

£17,722,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 283.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 99% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,291,000

Charitable Activities £2,838,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £111,000

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £17,667,000

Raising Funds £55,000

Governance £10,000

Grants to Institutions £10,266,000

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£6,240,000	£17,722,000	£17,667,000	£9,494,000	£9,494,000	76 / 0
2023	£18,387,000	£7,829,000	£7,829,000	£20,392,000	£45,000	76 / 0
2022	£5,734,000	£5,191,000	£5,129,000	£9,756,000	£38,000	54 / 0
2021	£5,278,000	£5,859,000	£5,095,000	£9,437,000	£53,000	52 / 0
2020	£6,897,000	£6,196,000	£6,011,000	£9,233,000	£9,233,000	63 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ark UK Programmes

What does Ark UK Programmes do?

How much income did Ark UK Programmes report in 2024?

Ark UK Programmes reported total income of £6.24m and reported expenditure of £17.72m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Ark UK Programmes?

Ark UK Programmes has a program ratio of 283.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Ark UK Programmes registered as a charity?

Ark UK Programmes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2010 as charity number 1137932. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Ark UK Programmes?

Ark UK Programmes is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ark UK Programmes operate?

Ark UK Programmes operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England.

Is Ark UK Programmes a registered charity?

Yes — Ark UK Programmes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137932.